Waterproof Bag

[Tracer1234]

Hi all, just a quick one. Does anyone have any recommendations of rucksacks that are good on a motorcycle. Need to keep my laptop and camera gear dry through the winter months.

Ta.

[-Matt-]

I've always used a normal backpack with a dry-pack or two inside - Kayak/camping ones are good and easy to come by at plenty of local sports and outdoor shops. I'd trust most to be dunked in a river let alone in the rain.

I've used a couple of cheap ones off ebay too that have been fine, although if you're going to use it for a laptop it might be worth paying a little more for one of the more reviewed branded ones to play it safe.

Some examples

[FriendlyEllis]

I use one of these.

Its 100% waterproof but has no padding so you'd need to put your laptop in a soft case.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00E4PNV2G?pc_redir=1412575448&robot_redir=1
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[ukdiceman]

LOMO

https://www.ewetsuits.com/acatalog/drybag-daypack.html

Not very sexy, but great value and its actually waterproof, and all for £25!

I've also got the 30L dry bag.
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[stinkwheel]

Ortleib = waterproof.
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[jeddy11]

I have that lomo 30L in white its a good dry bag but be aware the opening has absolutely no stretch in it so you need to check your laptop will fit
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[mudcow007]

the free way is put everything in a bin bag then inside your rucksack

the pricey was is in a dry sack, then in your rucksack

[noobRider]

LOMO's are great. I have a 60L one which is way too big. 40L would probably fit a laptop bag inside.
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[Dave70]

Top tip.

If you happen to be carrying a 4 litre container of paraffin in your backpack, make sure the lid's on properly or your backpack will disintegrate.
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[TheArchitect]

Overboard - great bags and 100% waterproof.

Some might say they're just rebranded Lomo's, but the quality is miles better in the Overboard imo.
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[jimbopea]

Another vote for overboard. Used for over a year, 100% waterproof.

[mjn51]

i have one of these https://www.planet-knox.com/en/product/k-pack-waterproof-backpack/
very happy with it.
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[Clanger]

I'd like to tell you a story.
I used to wear a rucksack on my back when I went out on the bike. When I had my serious bike accident, I had a rucksack full of shopping on my back. The two bottles in the bag broke, but I was lucky enough to land on my side. Hence avoiding being stabbed by the glass.

Nowadays I carry anything that needs to be carried either in the tank bag or by panniers.

It's your choice what you do, how you carry your stuff...but it can't hurt knowing what has happened to others.
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[Mudshark]

personally I wouldn't use a backpack (see above) I have a Kriega seat pack, waterproof, great.

and of course when they are on the panniers are waterproof
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[beardface]

I double bag everything in carrier bags and all is good. If I had any money I would buy this....

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ortlieb-City-Shopper-100-Waterproof-Black-Courier-Style-Shoulder-Bag-/271221811724?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f26146a0c

Courier mate swears by them
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[Northern Monkey]

Lomo are good. There are cheaper eBay options if you're Skint. Just search for dry bags under the kayaking section. Look for the thicker rubberised material ones rather than the cheaper thinner nylon ones.

If you're trying to keep expensive camera gear dry, I'd pay a bit more for lomo or ortleib
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[jonbee56]

One of these for me.
It aint fashionable, but keeps every drop of rain out & protects the laptop. Holds shitloads & expandable. CE certified back protector as well.

https://www.boblbee.co.uk/epages/kt6hqksumd9p.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/kt6hqksumd9p/Products/322245
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[Moif]

Bought a 40L orange Lomo today. Needed something to carry the laptop and all my other work related crap in and it looks like it'll do the job.

[groovylee]

another White LOMO user here. haven't been able to fault it at all.

well worth the money. i once used it to carry a full set of brake discs, pads, filters and a gallon of oil for my car service. never again

but it held up to the abuse well, and the straps still stayed attached
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[Peirre oBollox]

+1 for Lomo
As stated they do a rucksack dry bag
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[Supermoto_Fan]

Depends on what you want to carry, for just my lunch and uniform for work my £20 oxford motorcycle rucksack is fine, zips still work and no rips after 2 years of constant use
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[daverave999]

Alpkit Gourdons for me...
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